US mission completes processing half a million visa applications in India

New York: The United States mission in India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully processing half a million visa applications, marking the halfway point towards its ambitious target of one million visa applications.

Hugo Rodriguez, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Consular Affairs, made the announcement, emphasizing the joint efforts of the United States and India to strengthen the connections between the people of both nations.

In a video shared by the US Consulate in Hyderabad on their Twitter handle, Hugo Rodriguez expressed appreciation for the hard work of the consular teams across New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. He highlighted their dedication in processing visa applications and their collective goal of reaching one million applications by the end of the year.

New visa initiatives for Indians

Recognizing the increasing demand for visas, new visa initiatives aimed at providing a more efficient and streamlined process for Indian applicants were recently announced. These initiatives include special interviews for first-time applicants and bolstering the strength of visa staff across the country to reduce wait times.

With the student visa category being a significant portion of the visa applications from India, the Consulate in Hyderabad recently announced the schedule for student visa appointments for the upcoming season. They revealed that the first batch of appointments would be open in mid-May, with additional appointments being released later in the season.

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